Chronicling the life and work of Coast Salish artist Ron Hilbert, author Simon Ottenberg provides an astute perspective on a courageous and controversial contemporary Native artist. Having been a major supporter and collector of Ron's work, Simon was also a longtime friend. This biography provides conversations with the artist as well as stories from his life, and is illustrated with works by this distinctive painter. Ron Hilbert č̓adəsqidəb tells the story of a Native artist who shared the ceremonies, traditions, and lifeways of the Coast Salish people through his artwork.